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Doce de Carambola
Preserved Star Fruit
Preparation info
- Makes about
8 cups
- Difficulty
Easy
Appears in
Published 1995
When purchasing fresh carambola be sure they are a sunny golden color tinged with green with brown-tinted edges. If the edges are very brown the fruit is beginning to rot and the edges will have to be cut off, thus sacrificing the star shape.
Ingredients
24 4 cups 2½ cups
Method
Wash the carambola and drain. Slice the fruit into ¼-inch star-shaped slices and set aside.
In a medium saucepan combine the sugar and water and bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Add the cloves and sliced carambola. Bring to a boil, skim away the impurities, then reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the fruits are translucent and a rich a